A “comfort-height” toilet is a toilet that is higher up from the floor than a standard height toilet. The height of a toilet is measured from the floor to the edge of the rim. Toilets vary in height from 14″ to 18″. If you are used to a toilet that is say 15″ or so, […]
Continue readingThe most common reason for “sewer gas” smell in a bathroom is a deteriorated wax ring under the toilet. Other possible causes for this smell could be a broken or leaking p-trap under the shower or bath tub, or a leaking p-trap under a bathroom sink. One additional cause could be a build-up of hair […]
Continue readingWhat Water Heater Does Sav-On Plumbing Recommend and Why? At Sav-On Plumbing, we recommend and install Bradford White water heaters. We will install other brands, if that is what the customer wants or has already purchased. However, when we are asked to purchase and install a water heater for our customers, we recommend purchasing a […]
Continue readingToday’s water-saving toilets really do save water. Years ago, when 1.6 gallons per flush first was mandated, it was not uncommon to have to “flush twice” to clear the bowl. That is not the case anymore. Todays water saving toilets are real savers; the newest toilets use only 1.28 gallons per flush. That is a […]
Continue readingWhat is a Slab Leak and How is it Repaired? A “slab leak” is a leak under the concrete inside your home. Usually, they are water pressure leaks, but they can also be broken drain pipes. In most, but not all cases, they will be a “hot spot on the floor” or “water coming up […]
Continue readingThe sound of running water, when no water should be running. If you hear running water in your home when all should be quiet, it means there is flowing water somewhere. If you don’t find visual clues (a dripping faucet, running toilet, sprinkler, or water connected appliances) to the source of the sound, it could […]
Continue readingLeaking Relief Valve Water Heater Actually, it’s called a temperature/pressure relief valve because it relieves excess pressure in the water heater tank. This can be caused by a malfunctioning gas control valve on the water heater, in which case you will want to have the problem remedied ASAP. Not only does it waste water, but […]
Continue readingIn most cases, running out of hot water is due to a problem with the water heater. It could be a simple fix such as draining the water heater to remove a sediment build-up. This is more common in older water heaters that haven’t been flushed out for an extended period of time. More commonly, […]
Continue readingOften times we are called by customers wanting us to come and “snake” their sewer line. Many of these same customers want to know the price of the job before we send a serviceman to their home. It is easier and much more efficient to be able to clean the line from a clean-out on […]
Continue readingRepairing a leaking toilet can sometimes be a rather taxing problem. Locating the leak is the first step. Often times, it is not the toilet itself that is leaking, but a leaking angle stop valve or supply line. Or, it may be the gasket between the toilet tank and toilet bowl that is leaking. Another […]
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